[08-25-2021] Bell County, TX – One Person Killed After a Fatal Rear-End Crash Involving a Tractor-Trailer on I-35

One driver was killed after a deadly rear-end crash involving a tractor-trailer at Interstate 35 on Wednesday afternoon, August 25.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident happened at around 4:13 p.m. at Interstate 35 southbound at mile marker 283. A Ford F-150 pickup truck rear-ended a tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances. How the accident occurred, and the reason it happened has not been established.

The Ford F-150 was wedged underneath the tractor-trailer after the crash. Emergency personnel had to extricate the Ford driver from the wreckage. Unfortunately, the Ford F-150 driver was fatally injured in the mishap.

The driver succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Additional information about the accident is unavailable at the moment. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Rear-End Tractor-Trailer Crash Statistics

Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents. They are also quite dangerous. These collisions frequently occur when one vehicle is stopped, and the other is traveling at high speeds. According to the National Highway Road Safety Administration, rear-end crashes account for around 29 percent of all traffic accidents resulting in serious injury in the United States.

In addition to the disturbing figures listed above, rear-end collisions cause around 950,000 injuries and 2,000 deaths each year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). In this case, a tractor-trailer was involved. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), big rig trucks’ fatality rate has increased by 30 percent since 2009.

There were 4,102 traffic fatalities involving a big rig in 2017 alone. Semi-truck accidents are caused by various factors, including truck loss of control, tire blowouts, disabling or non-disabling vehicle failure, excessive speed, lane drifting, and improper truck maneuvering driver fatigue.

Bell County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Rear-End Tractor-Trailer Crashes

The untimely death of a loved one in a semi-truck accident can be traumatic and distressing. Meanwhile, the victim’s family is encouraged to seek legal counsel and submit a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death claim allows the victim’s family to seek compensation for the damages (such as loss of companionship, burial expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional anguish) caused by the tragedy.

When you hire a lawyer, rest assured that your legal rights will be preserved and that you will not be neglected by a major insurance company equipped with highly skilled claims adjusters and lawyers. It can be pretty difficult to keep calling the insurance company and attempting to prove the value of your case to someone who is not on your side.

An accident lawyer is well-versed in these responsibilities. Your attorney will ensure that everything is done correctly to receive the amount to which you are legally entitled. Call our experienced attorneys from Arash Law Texas at (888) 398-4017 or complete our online intake form to schedule your free consultation.